Influence of Abdominal Core Training on Stability Control in Table Tennis Players

Abstract

Introduction In recent years, there have been a number of reforms in table tennis, trends in technology development, and demands on the part of athletes to improve their competitive ability and prevent injuries. Objective Evaluate the effect of abdominal core strength training on ball control stability in table tennis players. Methods By random sampling and grouping method, the national top-level table tennis players were divided into an experimental group and a control group (17 boys in each group and seven girls in each group); the experiment lasted for one week, during which the athletes in the experimental group performed abdominal core strength training, while the athletes in the control group performed regular training. Results There was no significant difference in the longitudinal comparison of the control group before and after the experiment (P>0.05), and there was a very significant difference in the horizontal comparison between the two groups after the experiment (P<0.01). Conclusion Abdominal core strength training has a positive effect on improving the technical stability of table tennis players. Core strength can improve the athlete’s attack speed and recovery. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Electromyographic Analysis of Elite Para Table Tennis Players with Complete and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury during Forehand Loop and Backhand

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